1 c. white sugar
1 c. molasses
1 tsp. baking soda
Some cinnamon & cloves 1 tsp. each)
More ginger (2 tsp.)
Flour - quite a speck (5 c.)
1 c. shortening
1 c. cold water

Mix and refrigerate overnight. Roll to 1/8 inch thick, cut, sprinkle tops with sugar. Bake at 350 degrees about 10 minutes.

Will and Effie Clappsaddle always had these 4 inch cookies for the lucky "trick or treaters" who called on them.